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CW3 Robert Moya
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CPT Lawrence Cable
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SEJ is the separation code for a permanent disability that is combat related. Any time you see the enhanced, it means it was a combat related.
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CW3 Robert Moya
This is what I found online:

The SPD code of "SEJ" is the correct code for Soldiers separating under Army Regulation 635-40, chapter 4 by reason of permanent disability (enhanced). Enhanced separation codes denote combat-related disabilities.
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CW3 Robert Moya
CW3 Robert Moya
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Thanks for the information. I found it just a few minutes ago. For some reason the Air Force is nit understanding this information. again thanks
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SP5 Peter Keane
SP5 Peter Keane
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CW3 Robert Moya - I found that to be the case many years ago. I got out of the Army early release for school. RE 2. After about a year went to Airforce recruiter and they would even start the process. as RE 2's in the Airforce are all disciplinary related. Army RE 2 fully qualified, but not anticipated.
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SPC Jamika May
SPC Jamika May
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But if that’s the case why does it say that my injuries are not combat-related? A VA regional Rep just said it means medically retired only. I’m confused.
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COL Randall C.
COL Randall C.
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SPC Jamika May - I take it from your question that you were separated from the military and also had a SEJ coe on your discharge, is that correct?

You provided no background information at all for your situation, but a SEJ separation code implies that you were medically boarded, found to be unfit for retention by a PEB, that a determination was made that the injuries were sustained during combat or combat-like conditions, and you were separated under the provisions of chapter 4 of AR 635-40*.

● Does your DD214 reflect a SEJ code? If so, the Army separated you combat-related injuries that rendered you unable to perform your duties.
● Are there other illnesses/injuries other than the ones that the PEB found made you unfit for duty? It's possible that the VA regional representative was referring to them, however your comment "said it means medically retired only" indicates they were referring specifically to the SEJ code, in which case they were incorrect.

HOWEVER, is all this an academic exercise or is there something specific? The primary consideration is for applying for Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) to get back the 'VA disability deduction' for combat-related injuries if you are medically retired.

Otherwise, it really comes down to a 'distinction without a difference' when dealing with the VA. A 40% rating for non-combat injuries is the same as a 40% rating for combat-related injuries, UNLESS you have a disability retirement. If you are rated at 50% or higher, it comes down to that "distinction without a difference' again because another program (CDRP) fully restores the VA disability payments.
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* https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN6811_AR635-40_ADMIN_WEB_Final.pdf
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